Key Stats
166
Total
trades
142
Winning
trades
86%
Winning
history
128%
Average
return
Analysis
Our analysis for September includes 166 options trades dating back to 2002. As the data above indicates, the month has been outstanding for our Monthly Options strategy. When compared to other months, we have a larger pool of past trades meaning we do not often sit this month out. Additionally, the winning history is well above the overall average for the strategy as a whole. Paired with the average return of 128% in past Septembers and you have all key indicators pointing to a successful trade cycle. Similarly, the trade history shows most Septembers past producing all winners with the exception of a rather abysmal September last year.
Risk vs Reward
September has performed well above the strategy as a whole at any sought return.

Successful Picks
Stock | Plays | Wins | Win HistWinning History | Avg %Average Return |
---|---|---|---|---|
AAPL | 12 | 10 | 83% | 94% |
AMZN | 16 | 13 | 81% | 172% |
AVGO | 5 | 5 | 100% | 117% |
BIDU | 7 | 7 | 100% | 258% |
DIA | 16 | 12 | 75% | 92% |
GOOG | 12 | 11 | 92% | 227% |
IBM | 14 | 14 | 100% | 87% |
QQQ | 16 | 12 | 75% | 100% |
SPY | 6 | 5 | 83% | 113% |
WYNN | 11 | 9 | 82% | 137% |
YHOO | 5 | 5 | 100% | 145% |
Trade Recommendations
September has proven to be a formidable wealth generating month for our Monthly Options strategy. We are encouraged by the market pullback leading up to our alerts this afternoon which creates a perfect setup for next week. Our only trepidation is the reality that the market, and most of our picks, are still priced incredibly high meaning that a larger delta in the price of the stock is required for a swing in option pricing. This is just a consequence of where we are at which reinforces maintaining a sound exit strategy utilizing our modest target profit range.
Target Profit Recommendations
We recommend maintaining our standard target profit rate of 30% - 50% for this month.